Is this a toad or frog?

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Is this a toad or frog in my pond?

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I tried google and it said both :) I would try posting it on iNaturalist and see if the smart folks there could help.
 

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My SEEK app says it’s a member of the genus, “Old World Toads,” (Bufo). Not enough detail to give a species. But it does look like a toad. @JBtheExplorer do you have any ideas?

Where are you located? That might be a clue.
 

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A bit hard to tell in these photos, but my gut says toad based on body shape and the glands look obvious. But definitely hard to tell in the photo. My Seek App says toad as well, but can't determine the exact specie.

How you can tell in person: Toads hop, frogs leap. Frogs look "glossy", toads don't. Toads typically have obvious "warts" on their back. Frogs are smoother.

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